American Water Works Co. Inc.

American Water Works Co. Inc.

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Market Cap$27.88B
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P/E RatioDividendsReturn on EquityPrice-to-SalesDebt-to-Equity
American Water Works Co. Inc.American Water Works Co. Inc.262.18%10%5.81.4

Earnings Call Q1 2025

May 1, 2025 - AI Summary

Strong Q1 Financial Performance: American Water reported earnings of $1.05 per share for Q1 2025, reflecting a nearly 11% increase compared to $0.95 in Q1 2024. Revenue growth was primarily driven by authorized rate increases and organic customer growth, supporting the company's affirmation of 8% EPS growth guidance for 2025.
Dividend Growth: The company's Board approved an 8.2% increase in the quarterly cash dividend, raising it from $0.765 to $0.8275 per share. This consistent dividend growth over the past decade significantly outpaces peers and aligns with their long-term target of 7% to 9% annual growth, providing a positive signal for income-focused investors.
Regulatory and Legislative Developments: Key legislative changes in Missouri, Indiana, and Virginia are expected to enhance the regulatory environment and increase allowable returns on investments. These developments support American Water's ability to recover costs and invest in critical infrastructure improvements, presenting opportunities for future growth.

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$119.16

Current Fair Value

14.9% downside

Overvalued by 14.9% based on the discounted cash flow analysis.

Share Statistics

Market cap$27.88 Billion
Enterprise Value$42.31 Billion
Dividend Yield$3.1225 (2.18402462054977%)
Earnings per Share$5.39
Beta0.73
Outstanding Shares195,000,000

Return

Return on Equity-
Return on Assets-
Return on Invested Capital-

Valuation & Multiples

P/E Ratio26.03
PEG240.79
Price to Sales5.83
Price to Book Ratio-1.2
Enterprise Value to Revenue8.79
Enterprise Value to EBIT25.37
Enterprise Value to Net Income39
Total Debt to Enterprise0.34
Debt to Equity1.37

Revenue Sources

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Insider Trades

ESG Score

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About American Water Works Co. Inc.

7,100 employees
CEO: Walter Lynch

ith a history dating back to 1886, American Water is the largest and most geographically diverse U.S. publicly traded water and wastewater utility company. The company employs more than 6,800 dedicated professionals who provide regulated...